Paradise Mojito Recipe

Time6m

Serves1

rum, lime juice, simple syrup, soda, mint

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Ingredients

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1
Measure
Measure 2 oz white rum, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup and set them aside.

2
Prepare mint
Place 8 fresh mint leaves in a sturdy highball glass or mixing glass. Reserve one mint sprig for garnish.
3
Muddle gently
Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the mint leaves 6–8 times to release their oils. Avoid over-muddling to prevent bitterness.

4
Add liquids
Add the measured lime juice and simple syrup to the muddled mint, then pour in the 2 oz white rum.
5
Stir or shake
Option A (built): Fill the glass with crushed ice, then stir vigorously about 10–12 seconds to chill and combine. Option B (shaken): Add the mixture to a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice, shake briefly (6–8 seconds), then strain back into a glass filled with crushed ice.

6
Top with soda
Top the drink with about 2 oz club soda (adjust to taste) and give a gentle final stir to lift mint and distribute soda.

7
Garnish
Garnish with the reserved mint sprig (slap it once between your palms to release aroma) and a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. Optionally add 1 dash of Angostura bitters on top for an aromatic note.
8
Serve
Serve immediately with a short straw. Encourage the drinker to stir occasionally to keep flavors balanced.